The resolution of a 10-meter telescope is about 0.01 arcsecond for visible light. Would you expect the actual angular resolution of a Keck 10-meter telescope in Hawaii to be better than, equal to, or worse than 0.01 arcsecond? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
It would be worse than 0.01 arcsecond because of the distortion caused by atmospheric turbulence.
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Hz